Crimestoppers organizations provide the opportunity for citizens to report crime tips to law enforcement agencies anonymously by using a crimestoppers organization as an intermediary to receive the tips. The ability to report anonymous crime tips enhances the quality of life for the citizens of South Carolina by increasing the efficiency of law enforcement. Crimestoppers is a collaboration between local, state, and federal law enforcement, the media, and the citizenry to remove the criminal elements from the streets of South Carolina.
HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 380, Section 1, eff upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on June 14, 2006).
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Chapter 50 - South Carolina Crimestoppers Act
Section 23-50-15. Definitions.
Section 23-50-25. Duties of council.
Section 23-50-30. Certification of crimestoppers organization to receive reimbursed funds.
Section 23-50-35. Repayment of reward by defendant; reimbursement from forfeited funds.